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7 sheets of German-made candle transfers belonging to the Ruffell family of candlemakers from Broxburn. 3 different sheet designs by Troeger & Bücker, Nürnberger Abziehbilder-Fabrik (Nuremberg Decal Factory) for use with water. 001 Design no 3166, 2 different floral designs in red tones, 30 transfers; 002 Design no 140, various different floral designs in blue, red, white and yellow tones, 30 transfers; 003 Design no 3166, 2 different floral designs in red tones, 39 transfers, one transfer cut out from corner of sheet; 004 Design no 140, various different floral designs in blue, red, white and yellow tones, 40 transfers; 005 Design no 140, various different floral designs in blue, red, white and yellow tones, 50 transfers; 006 Design no 140, various different floral designs in blue, red, white and yellow tones, 49 transfers; 007 Various different floral and butterfly designs in blue and red tones, 54 transfers 21/06/2010 Information provided by donor, Arthur Ruffell and his cousin, Muriel Nicol:Their great gandfather (James Ruffell) came from Greenwich to work at Broxburn with his family of 12 plus 2 more born in Broxburn. Their grandparents names are James Betts Ruffell (born Greenwich, London 22/01/1872) and Elizabeth Aitken Russell Ruffell (born Uphall 22/03/1874). Both worked at Broxburn Candle Works together with other members of the Ruffell family. Family history provided by donor and included with Object Entry Form